Retail
December 14, 2020
Sotheby’s “Buy Now” marketplace soft launched with the Sneaker Shop. Image credit: Sotheby’s
By Sarah Ramirez
Auction house Sotheby’s is appealing to luxury shoppers and collectors’ desire for instant gratification with the launch of a permanent ecommerce platform.
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